4.8
6 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger is a surgeon specializing in pediatrics with 35 years of experience caring for children and adolescents. She earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Health Sciences Center. Dr. Puffinbarger is fluent in English and brings more than three decades of surgical expertise to her pediatric practice.
Dr. Puffinbarger practices at several leading medical centers, including Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and The University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as ventral hernias, gallbladder stones, and umbilical hernias in young patients. Her surgical skills include laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair surgeries. Patients have rated her highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Puffinbarger practices at several leading medical centers, including Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and The University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as ventral hernias, gallbladder stones, and umbilical hernias in young patients. Her surgical skills include laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair surgeries. Patients have rated her highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 35 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Health Sciences Center
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger has 4 locationsOklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health - Pediatric General & Plastic Surgery Clinic
1200 Childrens Ave # 2Oklahoma City, OK 73104Oklahoma Childrens Hospital At Ou Health
1200 Childrens AveOklahoma City, OK 73104 Tel: (405) 271-4700
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| Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger, MD | Dr. Albert Nguyen, MD | Dr. Richard Gunnar Carlson | Dr. Susha Nair |
| Surgery | Surgery | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 35 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Oklahoma City , OK | Oklahoma City , OK | Norman , OK | Oklahoma City , OK |
| Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine | Med School: University of Cincinnati | Med School: Medical College Thiruvananthapuram |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger
Medical Specialties
Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Oklahoma and Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Health Sciences Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1991.
NPI Number
Dr. Puffinbarger's NPI number is 1821066176.
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